Source: Brenden Purdy, globalnews.ca, May 01, 2021 The upgrades to downtown are a crucial part of the town’s revitalization effort. Jim Rickwood, the mayor of Biggar, Sask., has lived his entire life in Bigger. Over that time he’s seen the ebb and flow of population in the town of just over 2,100 people. Read the… Continue reading Town of Biggar Plans Major Revitalization
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Kindersley Jobs: Personal Support Worker – Home Support
Personal Support Worker – Home Support Job Order #: 5744983 Employer Name: Prairie Branches Wage/Salary Info: $15.97 hourly Location: BIGGAR # of Positions: 1 Employment Terms: Casual Length of Employment: Casual, 3 to 40 hours per week Education: No Formal Education Experience: No Experience Apply By: 22-Jul-2020 How to Apply?: Visit the job on the… Continue reading Kindersley Jobs: Personal Support Worker – Home Support
Biggar ER now closed 2 days a week, health authority says
Source: CBC News, August 22, 2019 The service hour changes are reportedly temporary The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has announced that the emergency room in Biggar is closed two days a week. There’s no emergency department services at Biggar and District Health Centre from Wednesday at 8 a.m. CST until Friday at 8 a.m. each week. Effective as of… Continue reading Biggar ER now closed 2 days a week, health authority says
Stock growers set up relief fund for Biggar fire
Source: Karen Briere, Producer.com, April 29, 2019 The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association has taken action to help ranchers affected by fire. A relief fund has been established to help those in the Biggar area where fire raged for days last week. “Losing 22,000 acres of grass is a devastating setback,” said SSGA president Bill Huber in… Continue reading Stock growers set up relief fund for Biggar fire
UPDATE: Crews Control Grass Fire Near Biggar
UPDATE – April 26, 8:00AM The grass fire near Biggar that has been burning for 4 days has finally been brought under control by volunteer firefighters. The fire has burned around 1500 hectares of land near the community and fire crews have worked tirelessly to safe farmyards. It is reported that no farm buildings have been… Continue reading UPDATE: Crews Control Grass Fire Near Biggar
‘It’s horrible’: Well-known wildlife preserve and ski complex burns in Biggar, Sask., grass fire
Source: CBC News, April 25, 2019 Large fire roughly 60 per cent contained, community still working to protect farm properties For years, the Argo Bush wildlife preserve has been a place for people near Biggar, Sask., to ski and embrace wildlife. This week, the thick forest was seriously damaged by fire and a cross-country ski… Continue reading ‘It’s horrible’: Well-known wildlife preserve and ski complex burns in Biggar, Sask., grass fire
Biggar Esso Looking for Armed Robber
The Esso gas station in Biggar is looking for an armed suspect. According to the Esso’s Facebook page, a thief armed with a gun confronted the staff this past weekend. The Esso is asking the public if they know any information on the suspect and to pass on any information to the local authorities. Feature… Continue reading Biggar Esso Looking for Armed Robber
Vigil planned tonight for Colten Boushie in North Battleford, Sask.
By CBC News, Sept. 1, 2016 22-year-old man shot and killed last month on farm near Biggar Family and supporters of Colten Boushie will gather together at a vigil tonight in North Battleford. The 22-year-old Boushie was shot and killed last month on a farm near Biggar. 54-year-old Gerald Stanley has been charged with second… Continue reading Vigil planned tonight for Colten Boushie in North Battleford, Sask.
Judge reserves bail decision for suspect in fatal shooting of First Nations man
By Jennifer Graham, The Canadian Press, August 18, 2016 NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. – Supporters of a First Nations man shot on a Saskatchewan farm shouted at his accused killer as the man was led out of court by police Thursday. Gerald Stanley, who is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 22-year-old Colten Boushie,… Continue reading Judge reserves bail decision for suspect in fatal shooting of First Nations man
Rally for Colten Boushie planned ahead of court appearance for man accused of shooting him
By Devin Heroux, CBC News, August 18, 2016 Gerald Stanley charged with 2nd-degree murder in connection with slaying in rural Saskatchewan A bail hearing for a second-degree murder case that has sparked a heated racial debate in Saskatchewan will be heard today. Gerald Stanley, 54, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with a shooting… Continue reading Rally for Colten Boushie planned ahead of court appearance for man accused of shooting him